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Herald ReporterCivil servants failed to reconstitute the Apex Council yesterday, amid reports that some unions were bringing divisions from their affiliate organisations to the negotiating table. The Apex Council is the
Remain disciplined, war vets told
Herald ReporterVeterans of Zimbabwe’s liberation war should remain disciplined and fight against elements bent on reversing the country’s independence, Zanu-PF Mashonaland East provincial chairman Cde Ray
Nyabinde’s saxophonist dies
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentBonafat Scott Mhlanga, a member of Bob Nyabinde’s group, has died. He was 72. Mhlanga died at Kwekwe Hospital on Sunday after a long illness. Popularly known as Mdara Scott, Mhlanga was an accomplished saxophonist and trumpeter. Mdara Scott was a vital member of Nyabinde’s Savanna
Ndlovu scoops Musho award
Entertainment ReporterSeasoned actor Everson Ndlovu scooped the Special Mention Best Performer at this year’s 8th Musho International Theatre Festival held at the Catalina Theatre in Durban, South Africa. Ndlovu won the coveted award for his role in a play called “Allegations”, a two-man hander in which he
Tobacco farmers want more
Senior Agriculture ReporterSTAKEHOLDERS in the tobacco industry want merchants to offer prices that tally with the international markets for the 2013 tobacco marketing season. The structure, they said, would allow farmers to
Get to know hazardous substances
What is a hazardous substance?Any substance whether liquid, solid or gaseous or any organism which is injurious to human health or the environment (EMA: Cap 20:27). What are the characteristics of a hazardous substance?
Heavy rains sweet news for sugarcane farmers
Walter Mswazie Business CorrespondentMost sugarcane farmers in the Lowveld are expecting a bumper harvest following the heavy rains that fell in Masvingo province recently, an official has said. In an interview last week in Chiredzi, Commercial
Gomba is new Zafa president
Business ReporterRuvimbo Funeral Assurance (Private) Limited founder and CEO Edward Gomba has been elected president of the Zimbabwe Association of Funeral Assurers (Zafa). He takes over from Moonlight CEO
Rick Ross survives shooting
Rapper Rick Ross escaped with his life after his Rolls Royce was sprayed with bullets and crashed into an apartment building as he celebrated his 37th birthday. The Miami-based rapper staggered from his car along with a female companion after the attack in the early hours of Monday morning.Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business
Ben Chiganze A Bassfisherman’s ApproachIn April 2002, 50 passionate bass fishermen came together and launched the Bassfishermen Association of Harare. The launch of the association was a culmination of several meetings that were